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Yes, college is supposed to be like that. I felt exactly the same. Just remember that everyone is in exactly the same boat as you. The first few weeks of college are like being trapped in a bubble where normal social rules don't apply: it is perfectly acceptable to walk up and introduce yourself to a random stranger for no reason, and they will be grateful for it. You will meet so many new people you won't be able to remember all their names, and many of them you will end up walking past without even saying hi. But you will also be surprised at who ends up being one of your best friends.

The pictures and potted plants are a really good idea. Your college room has to be a home from home and express your personality, so decorate it as much as possible! And yes, see your friends as much as possible before you go. But you're not too far from home (you're about the same distance as me, I believe), so it won't be hard to come back every few weekends and see them all and your family!

Oh yeah - you're right on!As soon as you settle in, the butterflies will be gone and you'll feel like it's always been your home.Yay for you! This is the most exciting time of your life!I agree with everything Emma said -a very wise piece of advice.

Shepherds Pie freezes well and is easy to make. Meatballs too. Just roll them, cook them and freeze them. They can be added later to a any kind of sauce.

Seriously Tori, I am so excited for you! It's true - this is the best time of your life!... relax, enjoy, and get as much as you can out of these next few years!!

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets, so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason, and if you get a second chance, grab it with both hands; if it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it." -Unknown